FC Bayern are working flat out to sign Nathaniel Brown and now club legend Thomas Müller has added his voice to the speculation – giving a remarkably clear assessment of the Frankfurt international
Nathaniel Brown remains one of FC Bayern’s hottest transfer targets this summer, with the 22-year-old from Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly at the top of the club’s wish list
While negotiations between the clubs continue, Thomas Müller has now also commented on the matter
The 2014 world champion was asked about his former club’s interest in the Frankfurt left-back at a sponsor meeting in Munich. Müller, who will soon be travelling to the World Cup in the USA as an expert for MagentaTV, initially reacted with his usual humour. „It always depends on the management and the contract situation – I don’t know much about that. As far as the price is concerned, you don’t know what a monthly package costs,“ joked the 36-year-old during his introduction as a brand ambassador for the nutritional supplement manufacturer „superum“
However, the record-breaking FC Bayern player then became much more specific
Müller praises Brown’s qualities
When asked whether Brown would be a suitable new signing for the German record champions, Müller had a clear answer: „In terms of his qualities and potential, definitely!“ declared the former Bayern star
Müller thus joins the long list of prominent advocates of the Frankfurt full-back. Brown has not only made a name for himself at Eintracht Frankfurt in recent months, but also in the German national team
Above all, his dynamism, flexibility and strong development make him one of the most exciting German players in his position for many experts
However, Müller also knows what challenges a move to Säbener Straße would entail: „When you move to FC Bayern as a player, you have brutal competition,“ emphasized the 36-year-old
At the same time, he was convinced that Brown has the necessary qualifications to take on this challenge. „But he is a player who is definitely interesting. I think everyone can see that,“ said Müller
Bayern continue to work on Brown deal
Those responsible at the record champions apparently share this assessment, with Max Eberl and Christoph Freund having been pushing ahead with the signing of the international for weeks
According to recent reports, Bayern have already reached an agreement in principle with Brown over a transfer. The biggest hurdle currently remains the transfer fee
According to media reports, Eintracht Frankfurt are demanding around 65 million euros for their top performer, while Munich are hoping to reach an agreement on more favorable terms
Recently, transfer expert Florian Plettenberg also warned Bayern not to wait too long before making an offer. In view of the upcoming World Cup, the Frankfurt player’s market value could rise further if he performs well there
Thomas Müller’s statements should provide additional confirmation for those responsible in Munich, as the long-serving Bayern professional believes Brown is a player who has the sporting potential to make a name for himself at the German record champions
The coming weeks will show whether a transfer will actually take place, but one thing is clear: the list of supporters of a Brown transfer is getting longer and longer.